草乌
wild aconite
草乌cǎo wū · Aconitum kusnezoffii
Category
dispel Wind-Damp (toxic)
Nature
hot
Taste
acrid, bitter
Meridians
Heart, Liver, Kidney, Spleen
Dosage
1.5–3 g
processed, requires long cooking
Functions
drives away dampness caused by the wind, dispels the cold effectively relieves pain
Indications
Persistent cold-induced arthralgia severe, cold-related pain; injuries
Contraindications
pregnancy heat Incompatible with Ban-xia, Gua-lou, Bei-mu, Bai-ji, and Bai-lian ⚠️ HIGHLY POISONOUS; more toxic than chuan-wu (wild aconite); only when processed and used as directed; an overdose is fatal
Notes
POISONOUS. Wild aconite is even more toxic than chuan-wu; it has the same indications for cold-induced pain and requires the same strict precautions. Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) Part used: tuber (processed) Active constituents: diterpene alkaloids (aconitine, mesaconitine)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.